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THE WEEKLY E-PISTLE
news & update
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SERVING THIS SUNDAY
Celebrant: Rev. Matthew McDermott
Preacher: Rev. Matthew McDermott
Organist: Lauren Wittine
Acolyte: Louise Delafield
Greeter: Chantal
Altar Guild: Carol Wentworth
Usher: Chris Creed
Lesson: James Mack
Epistle: Barbara Creed
Intercessor: Chris Ramming
Audio-Visual: Angela Hey, Bob Wrucke
Eamon McCarthy, Lincoln McCarthy
Coffee Hour: Lisa Hill
Flowers: Mary Hufty
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Sunday, November 2
Set your clocks back 2:00 am
The Feast of All Saints Church Service 10:00 am
Tuesday, November 4
Outreach Zoom meeting 9:30 am
Wednesday, November 5
Women's Spirituality 10:00 am
Thursday, November 6
Caregivers Celebration at Burlingame Skilled Nursing with SpiritCare 10:00 am
Children Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm
Celebrations
Birthdays:
Thomas Mack, Gordon Kruberg, Sarah Halsey, Gavin Christensen, Andrei Livingston, Zane Lynn, Katie Hinz, Annie Pflaum, Robert Ells, Sebastian Crawford, Olive Van der Staay
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Pray for the special needs of our congregation and lift up the following individuals to God in prayer:
Remembrance
DeAnne Hayes, Byron Hayes, Anne Seipp, Joe Redmond, Gretchen Preston, Robert Falconer, Mary Althea Truitt, Leonard Reed, Kenneth Sletten
Healing
Ross Soubirous, Brita Harris, Michael Knowles, John Smith, Simon Jennings, Darcy Smith, David Hardbarger, Jill, Ted Hoagland, Stannye Llewellyn, Carlos Villatoro, Maggie and Tony, Mary McCann, Bruce McCombs, David Riggs, Tyler Britton, Dede Jamison, George Mallinckrodt, Peggy Dubes
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Photo of the Week
Because even supercars get into the Halloween spirit!
Happy Halloween!
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Trunk-or-Treat | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This Friday, October 31, Halloween!
Christ Church Parking Lot
Families are invited to decorate their car trunks
for this fun school event!
Children will enjoy trick-or-treating from car to car.
Please bring a small treat or toy to hand out.
Teachers will join in with costumes and decorated trunks!
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Celebrate All Saints and All Souls
Bring a Picture for the Ofrenda (altar)
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Join us Saturday, November 1
as we celebrate
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead),
a beautiful Mexican tradition observed on November 1 and 2
to honor and remember loved ones who have passed.
This is a joyful celebration of life, filled with color, music, and memories.
We’ll learn about the tradition of the ofrenda (altar) and its offerings,
such as food, flowers, and candles; and
take a moment to share stories of those we love and remember.
Enjoy Delicious Mexican food, art, and community as we come together to celebrate life and love.
3 to 5 PM: Art and food available for purchase
5 to7 PM: Free screening of Coco in the church
All are Welcome and Invite a Friend or Two!
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Would you have time to help set-up at 12 noon on Saturday, November 1?
We would love to have you! Just email Jocelyn.
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This Sunday, November 2
we invite you to bring a picture of a loved one
you would like us to remember
We will also have an opportunity to say prayers
in the columbarium adjacent to the church.
Honor your beloveds with us by placing a photo
on our ofrenda (altar), located in the Narthex.
Together, we’ll create a sacred space of memory, gratitude, and love.
The altar will be visible this weekend, offering
all who visit a moment to pause, reflect, and give thanks
for the lives of those who have gone before us.
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Pictures from this week’s events,
along with October highlights, will be available this weekend in our newsletter titled,
"Christ Church in Pictures - October"
Look out for it!
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Upcoming Events
Save-the-Dates!
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Holy Hike at Los Trancos Open Space Preserve
Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a holy hike at Los Trancos Open Space Preserve
on Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m.
We will meet in the parking lot of Los Trancos Open Space Preserve,
located on Page Mill Road, Los Altos.
The exact location of the parking area is linked here
on Google Maps.
Our hike will begin from the parking area promptly at 2:10 p.m.
We will explore the geological wonders of the
San Andreas Fault Earthquake Trail, which allows hikers to view a portion of
the San Andreas Fault within the preserve.
This hike will be beginner-friendly, and all ages and levels are welcome! Please RSVP to Rev. Cal at cal@ccla.us so he knows you're coming
before the group hits the trail.
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Join us for Silent Movie Night: For Heaven's Sake
with Live Accompaniment by
Renowned Theater Organist Christian Elliott
Bring your family and friends for a special evening of classic cinema!
On Friday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m.,
we’ll be showing the 1926 Harold Lloyd film For Heaven’s Sake,
with live accompaniment by renowned
theater organist Christian Elliott.
Popcorn will be provided for everyone to enjoy!
After the movie, enjoy hot chocolate,
warm apple cider, and sweet treats!
It's the perfect cozy evening!
All are Welcome!
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Voices in the Valley Speaker Series
Presents
Guest Speaker: Barbara Creed
Tuesday, November 18 | 10:30 AM
Topic: Supreme Court Update
Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest Supreme Court rulings and their impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and ask questions!
Use the QR code or Click Below to Register
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Mark Your Calendars
November 23 at 5:00 pm
Christ Church Los Altos
The Evensong Choir
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Thursday November 6, 10:00 am - Caregivers Celebration at Burlingame Skilled Nursing with SpiritCare. Artistic people are needed to help residents make a collage. Contact Pam Kaufmann.
Collecting Hotel-sized Toiletries for Unhoused Vets - Use Signup Genius /10C094FA8AE2DA13-59783549-forthe this week as we gather full-sized toiletries, new socks, new undies and laundry supplies for Homeless Veterans at Eleven Eleven in San Carlos - late last year a special Life Moves shelter was created for 39 homeless veterans in need of support and counseling while they deal with life’s hardships and PTSD. Each has their own small room with a kitchen and bathroom in an extended stay hotel in San Carlos.
On Veterans Day, CCPVW Outreach and Epiphany Episcopal Church Outreach in San Carlos hope to deliver something tangible to help them on their way; toiletries, new socks, new undies and laundry supplies.
Right now we most need donations of body wash, men’s deodorant, men’s undershorts,
men’s socks and laundry pods. Bring any items you can donate to the marked box in
the breezeway by Sunday November 9th. We will deliver them on Veteran’s Day (11/11) to the 34 men and 5 women who served out country so bravely. Questions contact Carol Wentworth or Pam Kaufmann.
Food Pantry at All Saints Episcopal Church will be rising to the need as 42 million children, seniors and the disabled lose their SNAP benefits on 11/1. See list of needed food donations in the Bulletin and bring them to 425 Hamilton Ave/Palo Alto from 10 - 2:30 Monday - Friday or until 6:30 on Thursday. Cash donations welcome too.
15,000 Meals Shipped to the Philippines - In September we made 15K meals for the starving abroad with Rise Against Hunger. This week they shipped to Luzon Island in the northern part of the Philippines which has been clobbered by huge cyclones and is experiencing major landslides. These meals will feed 70 school kids for a
year. Contact Mary Soubirous.
For Disaster relief in Jamaica, Gaza, Ukraine, Alaska and more we recommend donations to World Central Kitchens at www.wck.org
CROP Walk - Donations to the "Christ Church" team are welcome until December 1. Proceeds go to Church World Services and the Ecumenical Hunger Program in East Palo Alto. www.crophungerwalk.org/menloparkca.
Contact Kathy Kennedy
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Women’s Spirituality: Meets on Wednesday morning from 10:00 - 11:30 am remotely, on Zoom.
We are reading The Power of the Parable by John Dominic Crossan. Contact Mary Jennings at emjennings@aol.com
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Honor a Loved One with a Gideon Card
Christ Church offers free Gideon Cards, a special way to honor someone while helping place Bibles worldwide.
Available:
Weekdays in the Parish Library
Sundays in the Parish Hall
The Gideons International shares God’s Word free of charge in hotels, hospitals, schools, and more.
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During this time of harvest and blessing, reflect on the blessing of our community and how we can support its continued vitality.
Giving alms is not a onetime event. It is a state of mind that see everything we have as gift from God. What we then give is a small return of what God has blessed us with in this life.
Our goal is raising $300,000 to support our parish and its mission.
Given the size of our parish, this translates to an average of $5,000 per donor. We recognize that some can give more and others may give less, and that’s okay. Every gift, no matter the amount, is deeply appreciated and makes a meaningful impact.
This year, we’ve made it even easier to pledge:
to let us know your pledge.
Let’s come together as a community to achieve this important goal.
With Gratitude for your Generosity and Support
| | Important Notice: Phishing Scam Alert | | |
We want to make you aware of a recent increase in phishing scams targeting members of faith communities, including ours. In these scams, individuals impersonate church leaders by sending fraudulent emails or text messages requesting gift cards, money, or personal favors.
Please know: These messages are scams. No one from Christ Church, will ever request gift cards or cash from you via text or email.
If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond. Instead, contact the church office directly to verify its authenticity.
Thank you for your vigilance and continued care for one another.
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Co-Senior Wardens: Paul Lovoi, Lena Perkins
Junior Warden: Ruth Ann Wrucke
Liz Laderman
Betsy Alexander
Sarah Halsey
Andy Pflaum
If you wish to contact our vestry members, please contact Chantal
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A Request
Dear family and friends,
I create and assemble this online newsletter.
Submission deadline for this newsletter is Thursday at noon, otherwise articles may need to be published the following week.
Many thanks,
Chantal with a smile
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